Timing belt installation procedures on 1994-2001 Acura B18 Series engines
Engine Builders: The following information is for installers regarding timing belt installation procedures on 1994-2001 Acura B18 Series engines. Failure to follow these procedures could result in engine damage. Position the crankshaft and the camshaft pulleys as shown in Figure 1 before installing the timing belt. Set the crankshaft so that the No. 1 piston
Detonation in a few Ford 4.6L engines. Is this an octane issue?
We have had detonation in a few Ford 4.6L engines. Is this an octane issue? The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information on replacement pistons for 1991-2002 Ford 4.6L VIN W, X & 6 engines. This family of Ford engines is very sensitive to an increase in compression ratio whether the increase in compression
Reports that some 1999-2001 GM 2.2L VIN 4 engines tend to generate a droning noise that is especially noticeable at approximately 950 rpm after cold start up.
Engine Builders: There have been reports that some 1999-2001 GM 2.2L VIN 4 engines tend to generate a droning noise that is especially noticeable at approximately 950 rpm after cold start up. GM has identified the source as a natural resonant vibration of the air conditioning alternator drive belt. A revised belt, p/n 12575450, made
The procedure for tightening TTY head bolts on GM 3.8L engines?
What is the procedure for tightening TTY head bolts on GM 3.8L engines? The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding cylinder head installation for 1995-2002 GM 3.8L VIN K and 1 engines. AERA TB 1952 should be discarded. According to AERA, other published service information has been incomplete and this is the most
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Reports of needle bearings being found in the oil pan on some late model GM 4.8L-6.0L engines have been received.
Engine Builders: Reports of needle bearings being found in the oil pan on some late model GM 4.8L-6.0L engines have been received. According to AERA
Ford 2.0L engines are prone to valve seat failures. Aftermarket fix for these problems?
Okay, so Ford 2.0L engines are prone to valve seat failures. Isn
Reduce the possibility of seized camshafts on 1990-
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee has a suggestion to reduce the possibility of seized camshafts on 1990-
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Our installers say late model GM 2.4L engines often have a rough idle. Nothing seems wrong internally. Any suggestions we can give them? According to AERA
Revised information for main bolt tightening on 1992-
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following revised information for main bolt tightening on 1992-
What is the cylinder head installation procedure for the new GM 6.6L diesel engine?
What is the cylinder head installation procedure for the new GM 6.6L diesel engine? According to the AERA technical committee, there is a revised cylinder head installation procedure for 2001-2003 GM 6.6L VIN 1 diesel engines. These engines are referred to as Duramax diesels and are a result of a joint venture between GM and
2003 Machine Shop Market Profile
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